Jo Smith
Member
I'm a bit confused, following the changes to bail reform, I understand now if on bail the police only have 28 days to complete their investigations, so to get around this they now just release under investigation, which has no time limit....
I also understand that the police/cps have up to 6 months to lay charges.
Does this mean if released under investigation, on suspicion of DD, do the police/cps still have only 6 months to lay charges, or as under investigation, there is no time limit for charges to be laid?
Yes, I was arrested at home after ceasing driving and then had drunk prior to police arriving, so I am relying on the hipflask defense, this was about 4 months ago and not heard anything as yet, can I stop worrying myself after 6 months or not?
I also understand that the police/cps have up to 6 months to lay charges.
Does this mean if released under investigation, on suspicion of DD, do the police/cps still have only 6 months to lay charges, or as under investigation, there is no time limit for charges to be laid?
Yes, I was arrested at home after ceasing driving and then had drunk prior to police arriving, so I am relying on the hipflask defense, this was about 4 months ago and not heard anything as yet, can I stop worrying myself after 6 months or not?